Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
South El Monte
South El Monte, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$939
Population
17,868
Renter Mix
54% Rent
One of SoCal’s most diverse small towns offers authentic eateries and more
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South El Monte is a small town located about 15 miles west of Downtown LA. This diverse small town features Spanish and ranch-style homes and modern apartments complemented by palm trees. South El Monte is best known for its thriving economy which houses over 2,000 businesses and several commercial centers. Perfect for foodies, South El Monte is home to a plethora of authentic Latin and Asian cuisine restaurants, especially along Garvey Avenue. Along with a variety of businesses, residents have access to several great green spaces, which border the western part of town. The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area offers three lakes, shooting ranges, a military museum, equestrian center, and a community garden. Golf enthusiasts will fall in love with the mountain views at the Whittier Narrows Golf Course, which is adjacent to the recreation area. Enjoying the rest of what SoCal has to offer is easy with access to Interstates 10 and 605 along with U.S. Highway 60. Iconic beaches like Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach are only a short drive away in addition to several shopping centers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,505
Average: $80,445
Education
2,248
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,196
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South El Monte has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South El Monte, CA is $939 for one bedroom, $1,342 for two bedrooms, and $1,684 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South El Monte has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$939/month
217 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South El Monte, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
606 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
289 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,125 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whittier Narrows Nature Center
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
- Pio Pico State Historic Park
- Los Angeles County Arboretum
- Huntington Botanical Gardens
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.